Life Story (album)
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Life Story is the critically acclaimed debut album by Black Rob
, an American
hip hop
musician. Life Story attempts to showcase Black Rob's struggle through hard beats and well constructed rhymes. The album boasts a wide range of guests, mostly fellow artists from Bad Boy Records
.
Black Rob
Black Rob is a rapper who was formerly signed to Bad Boy Records.-Music career:Black Rob began associating with the label as early as 1996, appearing on the Bad Boy remix to 112's "Come See Me"...
, an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
musician. Life Story attempts to showcase Black Rob's struggle through hard beats and well constructed rhymes. The album boasts a wide range of guests, mostly fellow artists from Bad Boy Records
Bad Boy Records
Bad Boy Records is a record label founded in 1993 by producer/rapper/entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records.-Beginnings:...
.
Track listing
- "Mrs. Barry (Intro)"
- Produced by Black Rob, Harve "Joe Hooker" Pierre, Petey PabloPetey PabloMoses Mortimer Barrett III , known by the stage name Petey Pablo, is an American rapper from Greenville, North Carolina.-Biography:...
- Produced by Black Rob, Harve "Joe Hooker" Pierre, Petey Pablo
- "Life Story" (R. RossBlack RobBlack Rob is a rapper who was formerly signed to Bad Boy Records.-Music career:Black Rob began associating with the label as early as 1996, appearing on the Bad Boy remix to 112's "Come See Me"...
/C. Clay/W. Garfield/N. Myrick/P. Neeley-Rolle/H. Pierre/J. Garfield)- Featuring Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Racquel
- Produced by Nashiem Myrick
- Contains a sample of "Sensitize" performed by Roy AyersRoy AyersRoy Ayers is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player. Ayers began his career as a post-bop jazz artist, releasing several albums with Atlantic Records, before his tenure at Polydor Records beginning in the 1970s, during which he helped pioneer jazz-funk .- Biography :Ayers...
- "Whoa!Whoa!"Whoa!" is the debut single by former Bad Boy rapper Black Rob. It was the only single released off his debut album, "Life Story", on February 15, 2000. The song was produced by D.I.T.C. member Buckwild...
" (R. Ross/A. Best/H. Pierre)- Produced by BuckwildBuckwildBuckwild is a Hip hop producer hailing from The Bronx, New York. Originally a DJ, Buck began producing after meeting MC/Producer Lord Finesse. He later joined Finesse's super-crew D.I.T.C., along with Showbiz and A.G., Diamond D, Fat Joe, and the late Big L and brought O.C. with him...
- Produced by Buckwild
- "Drive By (Interlude)"
- Produced by Ron "Amen-Ra" Lawrence
- Contains a sample of "The Days of Pearly SpencerThe Days of Pearly SpencerThe Days of Pearly Spencer is an compilation album by The Vietnam Veterans, released in 1988. It was the band's last full-length album before they broke up....
" performed by Raymond LefèvreRaymond LefèvreRaymond Lefèvre was a French easy listening orchestra leader, arranger and composer.Born in Calais, France, Lefèvre is best known for his 1968 theme "Soul Coaxing ", which became an international hit...
- "Lookin' At Us" (R. Ross/D. AngelettieDeric AngelettieDeric Michael Angelettie , otherwise known as D-Dot, Papa Dot and The Madd Rapper, is a rapper, record producer, CEO and entrepreneur. He graduated from Samuel J. Tilden High School in 1986. He then attended Howard University from 1986-1989. He dropped out to pursue a music career...
/D. AxlerodDavid Axelrod (musician)David Axelrod is an American composer, arranger and producer, working in several musical genres.-Biography:...
/T. BurtonCee-LoThomas DeCarlo Callaway , better known by his stage name Cee Lo Green, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor...
/N. Myrick)- Featuring Cee-LoCee-LoThomas DeCarlo Callaway , better known by his stage name Cee Lo Green, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor...
- Produced by Nashiem Myrick
- Contains a sample of "Terri's Tune" performed by David AxelrodDavid Axelrod (musician)David Axelrod is an American composer, arranger and producer, working in several musical genres.-Biography:...
- Featuring Cee-Lo
- "Down The Line Joint" (R. Ross/M. BethaMaseMason Durell Betha , better known by stage name Mase who was previously known as Murda Ma$e, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and inspirational speaker...
/T. Coleman/S. Combs/M. Curry/J. Graham)- Featuring G-Dep, Mark Curry, MaseMaseMason Durell Betha , better known by stage name Mase who was previously known as Murda Ma$e, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and inspirational speaker...
, Puff Daddy - Produced by Yogi
- Featuring G-Dep, Mark Curry, Mase
- "Espacio" (R. Ross/M. WinansMario WinansMario Winans is an American R&B singer, songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Born Mario Brown, he is the son of gospel recording artist Vickie Winans and her first husband, Bishop Ronald Brown. He is also the stepson of his mother's second husband, gospel singer, Pastor Marvin...
/S. Combs/K. JonesLil' KimKimberly Denise Jones , better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper and actress who was a member of the group Junior M.A.F.I.A.....
)- Featuring Lil' KimLil' KimKimberly Denise Jones , better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper and actress who was a member of the group Junior M.A.F.I.A.....
- Produced by Mario WinansMario WinansMario Winans is an American R&B singer, songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Born Mario Brown, he is the son of gospel recording artist Vickie Winans and her first husband, Bishop Ronald Brown. He is also the stepson of his mother's second husband, gospel singer, Pastor Marvin...
- Featuring Lil' Kim
- "You Don't Know Me" (R. Ross/D. Abrahams/S. Combs/H. Pierre)
- Featuring Joe HookerJoe HookerJoe Hooker may refer to:* Joseph Hooker, U.S. Army officer and major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.* Harve Pierre, also known as Joe Hooker, record producer, writer and singer & Vice-President of Bad Boy Records...
- Produced by Harve "Joe Hooker" Pierre
- Featuring Joe Hooker
- "Can I Live" (R. Ross/S. JacobsSheek LouchSean Divine Jacobs, better known as Sheek Louch , is an African American rapper and member of The LOX , along with Styles P and Jadakiss.-Personal life and career:...
/A. Marks/L. McDaniels/J. PhillipsJadakissJason Phillips , better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. In early 2007, Jadakiss signed to Roc-a-Fella Records / Def Jam Records.-Early life:By the age of 16, Jadakiss was a freestyle...
/D. StylesStyles PDavid Styles better known by his stage name, Styles P, is an American rapper, author, and entrepreneur. He is prominently known as a member of Hip Hop group The LOX and is also a part of the Ruff Ryders hip-hop group, and in addition has released multiple albums and mixtapes as a solo...
/D. Angelettie)- Featuring The LoxThe LOXThe Lox are an American hip hop group composed of Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, and Styles P. They were originally signed to Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records before joining Ruff Ryders Entertainment, and are now a part of their own label, D-Block Records-Early career:...
- Produced by Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie
- Featuring The Lox
- "Championship (Interlude)"
- Produced by Black Rob, Harve "Joe Hooker" Pierre
- "PD World Tour" (R. Ross/D. Angelettie/S. Combs/H. Charlemagne)
- Featuring Puff Daddy
- Produced by Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie, Charlemagne
- "Muscle Game" (R. Ross/M. Winans/M. Curry)
- Featuring Mark Curry, Mario Winans
- Produced by Mario Winans
- "Cop Skit (Interlude)"
- Produced by Black Rob, Harve "Joe Hooker" Pierre
- "B.R." (R. Ross/D. Angelettie/S. Clarke)
- Featuring G-Dep
- Produced by Black Rob, Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie
- "Thug Story" (R. Ross/R. Walters/S. Combs/H. Pierre)
- Produced by Harve "Joe Hooker" Pierre, Puff Daddy
- Contains sample from "Children's Story" by Slick RickSlick RickRichard Walters , better known by his stage name Slick Rick is a Grammy-nominated English-American rapper...
- "Jasmine" (R. Ross/T. Mahal/N. Myrick/D. Angelettie/C. Broady/C. Thomas)
- Featuring Carl Thomas
- Produced by Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie, Carlos "Six July" Broady, Nashiem Myrick
- "Mad Rapper (Interlude)"
- Produced by Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie
- "I Love You Baby" (R. Ross/R. Lawrence/L. Baxter/S. Combs)
- Featuring Puff Daddy
- Produced by Ron "Amen-Ra" Lawrence
- Contains a sample of "Xtaby (Lure Of The Unknown Love)" performed by Yma SumacYma SúmacYma Sumac was a noted Peruvian soprano. In the 1950s, she was one of the most famous proponents of exotica music. She became an international success based on her extreme vocal range, which was said to be "well over four octaves" and was sometimes claimed to span even five octaves at her peak.Yma...
- Originally appeared on DiddySean CombsSean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
's No Way Out (album)
- "Spanish Fly" (R. Ross/M. Ciccone/P. Leonard/D.L. Roth/S. Watanabe/B. Gaitsch/J. Graham)
- Featuring Jennifer LopezJennifer LopezJennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
- Produced by Yogi
- Featuring Jennifer Lopez
- "Rise Up (Interlude)"
- Produced by Shak Bak
- "I Dare You" (R. Ross/P. Politi/R. Frierson/B. WhiteBarry WhiteBarry White, born Barry Eugene Carter , was an American composer and singer-songwriter.A five-time Grammy Award-winner known for his distinctive bass voice and romantic image, White's greatest success came in the 1970s as a solo singer and with the Love Unlimited Orchestra, crafting many enduring...
/H. Pierre)- Featuring Joe Hooker
- Produced by Richard "Younglord" Frierson
- Contains a sample of "Under The Influence Of Love" performed by Love UnlimitedLove UnlimitedLove Unlimited was a female vocal trio that provided backing vocals for American R&B/soul singer Barry White on his albums and concert tours. They also found success with their own recordings. Formed in 1969, the group included Barry White’s future wife, Glodean James, her sister, Linda James, and...
Chart positions
- Life Story
- Chart: The Billboard 200
- Peak position: 3
- Year: 2000
- Chart: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
- Peak position: 1
- Year: 2000
- "Whoa!"
- Chart: Hot Rap Singles
- Peak position: 8
- Year: 2000
- Chart: The Billboard Hot 100
- Peak position: 43
- Year: 2000
Credits
- Executive producer: Sean "Puffy Combs", Harve Pierre
- Project manager: Kim Lumpkin
- A&R: Harve Pierre
- Engineering: Kamel Abdo, Eric Butler, Roger Che, Stephen Dent, Tony Maserati, Michael Patterson, Joe "Smilin' Joe" Perrera, Ed Raso, Tony Smalios, Doug Wilson
- Assistant engineering: Lynn Montrose
- Mixing: Prince Charles AlexanderPrince Charles AlexanderBorn Charles Alexander on April 2, 1958 in Boston, Massachusetts, Prince Charles Alexander is a Grammy Award winning American producer, audio engineer, recording artist and educator....
, Roger Che, Michael Patterson, Rob Paustian, Joe "Smilin' Joe" Perrera, Ed Raso - Programming: Stephen Dent, Harve Pierre, Mario Winans
- Mastering: Herb Powers
- Photography: Jonathan Mannion
- Cover photo: Jonathan Mannion
- Sample clearance: Deborah Mannis-Gardner